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"CLICK! Photographers Make Picture Books" is on view through June 7
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The Carle is the international champion for picture book art and books. We collect, preserve, and present picture book art for audiences passionate about art and books.

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Illustration of baker making bread in stages.
Current Exhibition

Cooking with Eric Carle

September 20, 2025 - September 6, 2026
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Photographic collage of boy with dog and plates and cat playing fiddle.
Current Exhibition

CLICK! Photographers Make Picture Books

January 17 - June 7, 2026
Illustration of girl in two landscapes mirror-imaged.
Current Exhibition

Sprites, Spells, and Splashes: Magical Beings in Picture Book Art

November 22, 2025 - April 26, 2026
April Vacation Week
Join us April 22–26

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Collaged letters that spell BERL.
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The Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture: Alvina Ling


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Celebrate the vital role of research, creativity, and scholarship in children’s literature.

Artwork featuring faries and other magical creatures dancing underground.
For Families

Build Your Own Fairy House


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Enjoy a reading of Phoebe Wahl’s Backyard Fairies and create your own magical fairy house.

Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Independent Bookstore Day Sale

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with The Carle Bookshop Saturday, April 25th with up to 30% off all book purchases in-store and online. 

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Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making in Nature!


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Discover how simple marks can spark big creativity! In this outdoor workshop, we’ll explore the power of mark-making as a tool for self-expression, motor skill development, and creative exploration in children.

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Currently on our minds: Picture books to welcome Spring

A small green caterpillar crawls on a pink daisy.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Spring

Two identical light skinned twins with short black hair earing white dresses ride bicycles in the pain by a pond.

Chirri & Chirra: The Rainy Day

A child in a green raincoat, rainboots and frog hat jumps in a puddle in the rain.

Rain!

A white rabbit with snow on its head stands against a blue background with snowflakes.

Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit

A child with a dog pulls a red wagon full of plants and seedlings.

And Then It's Spring